About the Peaceful Painting Club
OUR MISSION
The Peaceful Painting Club offers a unique blend of nature-inspired painting, sound healing, mindfulness, wellness practices, and The Artist’s Way cohorts in a supportive space to help you unwind, explore creativity, and prioritize your well-being.We’re here to help you let go of stress, anxiety, and perfectionism through simple, calming, and fun nature-inspired art and The Artist’s Way cohorts from Julia Cameron’s legendary book.
Our laid-back workshops mix watercolor and mixed media with mindfulness, so you can relax, get creative, and feel good. Our The Artist’s Way cohort and community blend imperfect action, micro habits, self-discovery, and art into a holistic experience.
No pressure, no perfection—just a peaceful way to unwind and tap back into your creative side. Whether you're new to art or you've been painting for years, our classes make it easy to slow down, enjoy the process, and get out of your own way.
Our mindful art journaling studio and The Artist’s Way cohorts are welcoming, judgment-free spaces designed for people like you, who may be dealing with stress, burnout, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, or a new chapter in life. Maybe you’re trying to find yourself and rediscover your creativity. Whatever your story is - you belong here.
Through our accessible workshops and resources - offered online and in-person - we’ll show you how to use botanical and mother nature-inspired art as a tool for meditation, mindfulness, self-expression, and healing.
Together, we’ll help you transform constant worry, stress, and distractions into peace and presence to help you create balance in your life. You’ll get creative and find calm with a compassionate mindful art teacher and kind community.
Peaceful Painting Pro-Tip
Scientific studies show that creative activities like painting activate your brain’s relaxation response, reducing stress and promoting mindfulness.
It’s nice to meet you.
MEET OUR FOUNDER, KATIE.Katie Goodling, founder of the Peaceful Painting Club, is an award-winning teacher whose personal journey through burnout, anxiety, autoimmune illness, and loss fueled her passion for therapeutic creativity.
After leaving a high-pressure marketing leadership career due to health challenges, Katie found solace and strength at her art table.
Her transformative experience with combining mindfulness, meditation, self-care, music, mother nature, and art making drives her to share these powerful tools with others facing similar struggles, helping them find healing and joy through creativity.
Katie lives in Pennsylvania with her husband Kevin and beloved senior rescue dog, Mozzie. In addition to operating the Peaceful Painting Club and leading The Artist’s Way cohorts, she’s a university Professor and marketing consultant. She loves painting, writing, reading, traveling, music, and theatre.
The Peaceful Painter’s Promise
Becoming a Peaceful Painter is about more than making art—it’s about embracing a new way of seeing, living, and creating. Here are the core beliefs that define our journey:
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We let go of the need for perfect outcomes and embrace the joy and calm of simply creating.
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In a fast-paced, always-connected chaotic world, we paint to reconnect with stillness and invite peace into our lives through our painting practice.
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Mother Nature is our muse, grounding us and guiding our creativity with her organic forms, colors, and calming patterns.
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Even in our busy lives, we carve out time for art and self-care, understanding that small, mindful moments add up to lasting change.
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Guided by our inner whispers, we trust our instincts and create art that feels natural, fluid, and true to us.
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Our painting practice is more than art—it’s a form of meditation, self-care, and healing that soothes stress and restores balance in our lives and bodies.
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We don’t force our creativity. Instead, we find flow by allowing it to come naturally, trusting that inspiration will come when the mind is quiet.
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Every painting session is an opportunity to reconnect with who we truly are, deepening our understanding of ourselves through the creative process.
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Music often guides our brushstrokes, creating a sensory connection that helps us find peace in both the sound and the movement, allowing creativity and emotions to flow freely.
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Just like the plants we paint, we embrace the idea of blooming in our own time, in our own way, and finding beauty in every stage of growth.
You’re Invited: Paint for Stress Relief
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Get cozy, creative, and calm from the comfort of your own home with our virtual, on-demand, self-paced workshops, and live virtual sessions.
With over 300 live workshops taught to date and a 99% satisfaction rating, participants rave about the accessibility, supportive approach, and genuine coaching.
Your shoulders will drop the moment class begins, with every session intentionally crafted using Katie’s calming voice, professional guidance, and music designed for deep relaxation.
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The Peaceful Painting Club is headquartered in Lancaster, PA with special events around the Central, South Central, and the Philadelphia area.
We're also available for private and public mindful watercolor and mixed media mindfulness workshops.
Whether it's girl's night, a street fair, or pop up at an event, we can design a relaxing, creative experience for you and your guests.
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Join Katie and other compassionate creative guides for mindfulness creativity retreats around the world.
Our next retreat is October 2024 on the Big Island in Hawaii, co-led by Katie and Tanya Shaffer of Off-Leash Writing.
This retreat is sold out. We're planning more retreats in 2025.
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As a 10+ year leader in the marketing agency industry, leading over 100+ direct reports, Katie knows exactly how to tailor creative workshops for small and large companies, nonprofits, and corporations.
Through mindful art practices like watercolor painting, your team will learn to relax, focus, and reconnect with their creativity.
These workshops are designed to reduce burnout, improve mental clarity, and foster a more balanced, engaged workplace. Corporate wellness, creativity, and team-building workshops are available both virtually and in person.
“From using art as meditation, introducing me to art supplies that I had never heard before or been intimidated by, trying new styles of art and how to bring a little practice of art into your life everyday - these workshops & community have been incredible!"
- Lisa, California
Katie’s Fave Art Supplies
DANIEL SMITH
TUBE
WATERCOLORS
Nothing beats the intense pigments and the mesmerizing sparkle that comes from mixing water and Daniel Smith Watercolor Tubes!
NEOCOLOR I
WAX PASTELS
(aka crayons)
Whether they’re peaking out from behind watercolors or producing intense marks on top of paint, Neocolor I water resistant pastels are our #1 for mark making.
STRATHMORE
MIXED MEDIA
PAPER
The paper we use for mindful art journaling must feel good and hold layers of paint, marks, collage, and more. Strathmore Mixed Media 400 series never lets us down.
KURATAKE
GANSAI TAMBI WATERCOLORS
These Japanese Watercolors are opaque, creamy, and fun to experiment with. They come in various shades of colors and are fairly affordable for as many colors you get!